Racket Review -- Head Youtek Speed Lite & Elite

[manivisu]

Hey, I own the Head Speed Lite and I've been playing with it for the past one and half years since I began learning tennis. As you said... I agree with you 100%, it's a coach's racquet, of course. But of late I find that I am committing too many unforced errors.. because I've matured into a more intermediate player and it seems I want to control my shots than just focus on the technique. I want to generate my own power and see how that power works on the ball too. Can I have some advice?

[225byakuya]

This racquet is great! I personally like light racquets to move around faster. The d30 technology in the shaft really does adapts to me, making my topspin volleys hit hard, and adds some touch to my slice. And the DuPont Teflon provides me with good power.

[HahaGourds]

can i just ask whats aluminum

[225byakuya]

@HahaGourds Aluminum is the least expensive composition for a racquet. It's generally for beginners, it's flexible. I personally don't like it, I like graphite because it's stiffer, and reduces more vibration than aluminum.

[HahaGourds]

@225byakuya no i know that but how americans say it!

[dchazer007]

what is the best tension for speed lite? I am an intermediate player and my swing is not that fast but i do a full swing.

[225byakuya]

@dchazer007 Depends on how you like it and what kind of strings. I hybrid Head FXP Power and Head FXP. I set tension at 60 and 58. I go a little above recommended which is 57, because the tension on strings will begin to stretch, and lose tension pretty soon. Pre-stretching helps too, but I put a little above recommend. Recommended is 57 though, cause it's in middle.

[nandaogye]

I just bought a Youtek Radical Lite, im an intermediate player, yet working on my swing and backhand, but i didn't felt comfortable with this racket cause its just 9oz. Should I change it? what do you recommend?

[NiallJosephMcDaid]

which racket would be easiest on the arm from the radical and speed range??

PLEASE REPLY :)

[computersmilodon]

What would you say are the best strings for this racquet??

[225byakuya]

@computersmilodon I personally hybrid Head FXP Power and Head FXP. Just to provide a blend of power and control. You tell me though, for durability strings, its Head Sonic Pro. For power, it's Head FXP Power. For control it's Head FXP. For spin it's natural gut. So hybrid them if you want, put the tension you want, this is Head.

[nightmarenet]

I dont understand when you say its meant for medium level players, Novack uses it, so that confused me.

[crazyphilly555]

Please review the youtek mojo!

[dbreardon]

I just bought the Speed Lite (non-innegra version) which is a year old model. But I really love it. I'm stepping up from a Head Liquidmetal 8 racket and I really like the feel of the Speed Lite. The head size is smaller than the Liquidmetal but I was pretty consistent with it. It is lower power and on the lighter weight side but as a relative beginner (3.0 -3.5 player) I like the control it gives me and still hit from baseline to baseline without difficulty.

[StreamlinedChaos]

@dbreardon funny, i also current use a head liquidmetal 8 and was thinking hard about getting the speed lite. you wrote this comment 2 months ago, do you still feel the same way about it?

[dblazer321]

The review was a good description of the racquet when I demoed it. It's light, easy to hit with.

[kusta345]

would you reccomend this to a advanced junior?

[alloneword154]

How much did they pay you for this plug?

[gurraSkillzz]

hi i am 12 years old and maybe I should buy head elite but I wonder what weight suits for a twelve year old boy that me? :P

[UngSama]

I bought Speed Elite today and I love it.

This is my 3rd Head Racket (Head T1 - Head microgel radical - elite)

It feels really nice and controlable.

[TheGonzaa1]

@chez48 I think the Elite will give you more power because it have more weight :)

[sungorain7494]

I'm coming from a BLX six one 95 the open string pattern one.... I'm thinking of switching to the head youtek speed elite. I'm trying to better my strokes. Should I switch or just practice with the blx?

[RinconSurfer1]

I like the lite but I'm 13

[jmorschauser2]

How are these rackets at the net?

[skim4lf]

what racquet do you prefer between the two?

[skim4lf]

what racket do you play with?

also what 1 do you prefer?

i love your vids :)

[Blackcrailtap]

umm what would be the difference between the head speed elite and the head speed mp 16/19?

[mistersebz]

interesting review. Allows to make a proper initial opinion on a product before testing it. Thx.

[tacticalnukemakeR]

i just got the head elite today and i feel i get so much power with my serve and im 14 and a high level county player and i think this is a great racket :)

[travisdt]

there is nothing wrong w getting paid, as long as your opinion is truthful and unbiased

[OhhShaadoow]

It depends on how fast your racket degrades and whether you should buy 3-6 rackets just incase the strings pop.

[fraserweere]

should a club player bye 6 rackets like the pros?

[meyoungjin15]

@fraserweere

it depends on how fast you break strings.

if im trying my best then i break in a week or less.

so i have 3 speed pros

so even tho my strings break during game i wount get screwed over

if you break strings every few months or once a month then one is enough or maybe 2 at most

[trewwth]

@fraserweere no def not, maby 2-3

[TheBig1dea]

I just ordered a demo of the Elite and I'm pretty excited. I've been playing with a K Blade 98, and i've been wanting a lighter racquet with a more open string pattern for some time.

[augustanuj]

hey Will,

Can u do a comparison between these and babolat pure drive GT lite?

[meknownothingatall]

sorry for my 2cent but you can't compare two different brands, people who are used to head likes head better people who use babolats like babolat better, if you wanna know which is better you have to hit with it for awhile to understand it's potential and why feels the way it is, asking for someone's opinion on which is better isn't really a good way to go about with this (thats my 2cents sorry just had to say it)

[AesirSovann]

i think this racquet suits me.. but i just bought a new racquet lately x.x

[DrMousejr]

How much do these cost ? =P

I´m thinking about changing racket...

[xXsaurboiXx]

oh I love the wilson blades

[xshadownickx]

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RACKET

[FYB2007]

do i have to choose? =p

[pounro]

yes

[falcon00135]

also is that good that the racket gets stiffer when you hit harder. how do you benefit from that?

[falcon00135]

How heavy are the rackets?

[flipwarrior]

Why is Fed a copout?

[FYB2007]

Heh it's easy to like the best player, right?

[xshadownickx]

hows your fav player will

[FYB2007]

Federer. Total cop-out I know.

[Jaewon12345]

Will, do believe that Youtek works ;P ?

[FYB2007]

Ya it works. I could feel the frame getting stiffer the harder I hit the ball.

[mexxxn33]

which racket feels better on serve? do you get more pressure/spin on the ball because of the "bit more" wheigt (elite)? i have only tested the lite- and like it- but i i think i can't serve that hard....

[TR0LLIN]

the thing about youtek is the faster you swing the speedier the shot so the lighter choice will probably provide the same level serve as the heavier racquet just because you can swing it faster

[kamikrazi123]

I'll be frank; I don't like how FYB is all about sponserships and adverts now.

[dave5566]

i have the speed pro one.. i find these racket having an unusual round head.. compared to other rackets.. like even the microgel have more of an egg shape head.. idk if it is the youtek or the head size.. but it has a slightly diff feel than other rackets... my own personal opinion though...

[FYB2007]

They probably feel different because of the Youtek technology

[Kimarey]

I have the Prince Speedport Black and I'm looking for another racket. does anyone have any suggestions? ir should i get this?

[SoftBank47]

Wilson Six-One Comp right here.

[TenSu077]

i haev the speed lite! and i love it!

[anagodragon]

Zero. :D

[breek1]

Microgel Prestige for me!!!! WOOT

[jeffrx]

I hope you got paid for this!

[odie192]

The Prince Ozone Seven is an amazing racquet

[Skysurfer391]

Wilson K Blade Tour ftw (; One of the best Rackets ever...

[piesek56]

I too use this one! really works well for me

[drdch]

The "Prince Vortex" some 15? Years ago first introduced the idea of dynamic stiffness...

[historian111z]

lite for beginers, elite for the intermidiates. easy really.

[bugabutu]

babolat aero pro all the way :) wilson too, I might look at that youtek

[shh90]

wilson/babolat ftw

[G3M333]

im avoiding these racquets , i swing fast and long, and don't generate a lot of spin; i'd hit the fence

[mansuliu]

no one cares :)

[G3M333]

you care enough to respond :P